CalFresh Outreach

Robin Donatello

Research and Evaluation Manager

In my role as a faculty in Mathematics and Statistics, I train the next generation of scientists on how to leverage powerful data science and analytical tools responsibly. As a Biostatistician I am passionate about providing the best data, technical and statistical support for students and researchers in the Public Health and Natural Sciences domains.

Food security and Nutrition are critical public health concerns. I enjoy helping the CalFresh Outreach (CFO) Project team collect and use vast amounts of data for both program evaluation and to research the impact that receiving food benefits can have on a student's academic success. I also enjoy being able to provide statistics and data science students a career training experience working on real-world data from the CFO project. It's important to show data-enabled students how to use their skills to make meaningful impact in the Food Security and Nutrition domain.

Portrait of Robin Donatello